Parade of Horribles

The premise of parading those very things that people do not want to talk about, down the high street.

Questions put to the people of Liverpool by performer David Ford

6 Horribles were to be represented by one bespoke promenade structure each, designed by Mish Weaver and animated by a skilled circus performer. Each was drawn from subjects that people struggle to be open about:

Death, Disorder, Imperfection, Communication, Disgust and Shame.

The Horribles were investigated with performers and public, charities and experts.

By the end of the research period it was identified that there was one simple caveat Horrible. Climate Change and within that by it’s presence or absence was the caveat theme: Empathy.

Parade of Horribles only got as far as Research and Development. One day, I will be brave enough and strong enough to pursue it further, with enough support. In 2014, after three weeks of studio and street based exploration I felt defeated by the concept, which was, to be honest, insane and brilliant and altogether too close to the bone to get supported.